The Unexpected Beer Flight

In the midst of day to day life and chaos- a transitioning small business, a near 3 year old toddle son, near 18 year old daughter graduating HS  and full tilt in interviews for my next career opportunity- my husband Tom & I decided to steal a few moments in the later afternoon for us- a break from reality. Our initial “let’s grab a glass of wine”  (to celebrate a break through in my career search) landed us at Canterbury Ales in Huntington Village, a casual pub with a laid back atmosphere,  good food & people.

Instead of glass of Sauvignon Blanc, my summer faithful and after perusing their beer menu (which is quite extensive!) I decided on a Beer Flight. My beer palate leans to unfiltered whites, wheats and pale ales depending on the hoppiness. I like the citrus and smooth flavors of wheats and unfiltered brews. With the help of a very friendly and knowledgeable bartender, James, my flight consisted of the following, drank in this order:
1- Franziskaner Dunkel Weisse
2- Brooklyn Weisse
3- Sierra Summer
4- Captain Lawrence Freshchester

My fave, hands down, without blinking an eye…
The Dunkel Weisse!

Ironically, by appearances only, this would have been my least favorite. The darker, cloudy color totally took me off guard! With its hints of citrus and smooth flavor, as well as a touch of caramel, I didn’t want the glass to end.

A great unfiltered wheat in disguise- another reminder to never judge a book by its cover!
My least fave was the Captain Lawrence Freshchester. This beer was distinctly hoppy with a long bitter after taste. This one just wasn’t for me.
The Brooklyn Weisse had similar fruitiness to the Dunkel Weisse, and in line with other flavors similar to Hoegaarden. It had a little more tanginess and a more pungent taste.
Sierra Summer- a light lager with a noticeable hoppy bite, but not too overbearing, allowing me to envision a few of these going down before feeling the need to switch.
The Dunkel Weisse gets 5 Green Tongues and is highly recommended to anyone whose brew preferences are similar (and even for those who’s aren’t.)
PS- the best part of this impromptu adventure (unrelated to the beer), I had to get on a call to negotiate my offer with my prospective new employer. What better way to decide your fate, then over a good beer!